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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Madison, WI
A delayed first case costs more than a wage gap. Pay someone who builds trays right from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Janesville, WI.
What to offer
A surgery center that copies a national midpoint will lose a certified tech to the hospital. Use this metro's median for someone still learning trays, and the 75th for someone who can run a shift.
| Percentile | Metro | WI | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $48,270 | $44,350 | $39,800 |
| Median | $49,600 | $47,570 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $59,270 | $50,160 | $58,570 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wages are the Medical Equipment Preparers series, SOC 31-9093.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Name the case volume, the shift, and the certification you need. Ask how many tray types the person builds without help.
License and training
Most states do not license this work, but a few, including New York and New Jersey, require certification for new hires. Employers often want CRCST from HSPA or CSPDT from CBSPD. Confirm the rule in your state.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, medical equipment preparers
Nearby metros
- Janesville, WI · 35 miles
- Rockford, IL · 60 miles
- Milwaukee, WI · 74 miles
- Kenosha, WI · 86 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Madison.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Madison, WI?
In Madison, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $49.6K, 4% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $48.3K to $59.3K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Madison?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Madison. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Stoughton Hospital Association, Dean Health Systems, Divine Savior Healthcare.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in Wisconsin?
A few states require it. Check the Wisconsin rule before you start in Madison.
What should a surgery center in Madison weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Madison has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 4% over the Wisconsin median.